During school holidays, travel overseas to attend courses...At the same time, take it like a vacation to explore the country...

When I graduate from school, this is one of the things I plan to do - Travel. To see the world!

I'm always happy when I'm near water.

I love to swim, sail or boat on holidays.I'm attracted to water.

I'm not very adventurous where new places are concerned,so I normally keep visiting the same destination over and over.

Aim to: Go for an adventure- find a new destination/ place to go to

Four travel options for me, after my studies:1. Work & Travel USAallows students to live in USA for (min) 2 or 2 1/2 months up to (max) 4 months,while taking up employment to cover travelling expenses.

An additional 30 days of optional traveling time is given to students.

International students from all over the world come together in USA for an unforgettable summer. This program creates the opportunity for cultural exposure and international work experience.

Get to work in places such as US Theme Parks, National Parks.

Work & Travel USA is available only once a year in Singapore for the summer vacation from late April/May through to September.

I'm continually pulled into romance
with those who are quite opposite to me in nature.

I'm strongly attracted to people who are confident, strong and successful.

Although I fall in love all the time,
my introvert nature and my uneasiness in disclosing my true feelings
makes many of these affairs one-sided.

I'm not likely to rush headlong into marriage,
because in selecting a life partner,
I'll be most likely governed by my head.

Good partners for Cancerians: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

Nevertheless, love for a stable home and loyalty towards the spouse
will reward the majority of Cancerians with a reasonably happy married life.

I attend to domestic chores cheerfully,
take a keen interest in the children. and
believe in saving for the rainy day.

I love my home, it is where I feel most secure.

Like Sagittarians there is a place for everything,
but the Cancerians idea is -- it just does not matter where
it is put as long as it's somewhere, under the bed, in cupboards, up in
the attic, the garage; not that you are not untidy -- you are the original
hoarder and for some it can take a while getting used to this.

Just like the phases in a Product Life Cycle (introduction; growth; maturity; decline),
a Relationship goes through different stages
(1. Meeting,
2. The Chase,
3. Honeymoon,
4. Comfortable,
5. Tolerance,
6. Downhill,
7. Breaking up).
The length you stay at each stage varies. The decisions you made change the stage you're in. Not all relationships go through each stage.

5 Ps in SMUPunctuality - being on time gives a gd impression, and u don wanna miss out anything. Be there at least 15 mins BEFOREhand.Phone - always switch your phone to silent mode, and don sms or make a call during class.Placard - show the world what's yr name.Preparedness - read up before class. So that you're able to participate in discussions.Participation - actively participate in class; interact with professor; ask Qn; express yr opinions. bring yrself to say what's on yr mind. what the heck.. just say it.. u're not dumb. > at least make one meaningful contribution in every class. try to stimulate discussion in class. speak sense in a confident way.read the books before class,complete all readings in advance,say what's valuable.think critically and formulate opinions about what you're being taught.

All freshmen will be assigned to ONEof the four runs on Matriculation Day. During the camp, freshmen will get a touch of the vibrant SMU culture, foster new friendships and be introduced to our unique university experience. The camp will promote team-bonding and individuals will learn leadership skills through the various activities.

School CampLee Kong Chian School of Business 10th–12th July and 3rd–5th August 2007

Boasting the largest school population in SMU, the Bondue Orientation Camp is definitely the best platform for you to get acquainted and interact with other Business students.

The camp will be a specially designed 3-day programme open exclusively to LKCSB undergraduates and for the first time, the camp will be held in two separate runs (10th–12th July and 3rd–5th August) to cater to your schedules and convenience.

Bondue, the SMU Business Society, was established to foster stronger bonding among the business students. This year, the Bondue Orientation Camp promises whole new loads of fun, excitement and entertainment and we welcome you to join us in making new friends and immerse yourself in a remarkable and unforgettable experience!

::Bondue:: It's all about you

Academic Briefing

BBM

7 Aug 2007, TueOR

1.30pm – 5.00pm

School of Accountancy, SMUConference Hall 2, Level 2

8 Aug 2007, Wed

8.30am – 12.00 nn

School of Accountancy, SMUConference Hall 2, Level 2

At the academic briefing, you will get to meet your respective Deans and key faculty members.

You will also be briefed on the details as well as some of the courses that you could take for the coming academic year. We will also help to answer any queries that you may have pertaining to your degree programme. You may choose to attend two briefings if you have opted for a double-degree programme.

We will also give you an idea of what BOSS is.BOSS is short for “Bidding Online SyStem”. This is a unique system that allows you to bid for your courses using “e-dollars”. As part of our scheme to mould you into smart business leaders of the future, we have created an on-line system for course registration that uses the bidding process.

to work out your study (course enrolments) plan for Term 2, 2008-09 and future terms.

There are two main components to the worksheet:

> Mandatory Courses – these compulsory courses must be completed by students in the programme. > Planned courses – these include the elective courses that a student intends to take in order to complete his/her degree requirements.The worksheet also provides a GPA calculator, where students can predict future grades for courses yet to be completed, and compute the resultant GPA.

Unofficial TranscriptOASIS > Study > Examinations & Results > View Unofficial Transcript - an uncertified copy of your academicrecord.- should be used for reference, or in circumstances where a certified copy of your academic record is not required.

Degree Progress ReportOASIS > Study > Advisement & Curriculum > Advisement: View Degree Progress Report - provides a representation of the degree rules that apply to a student (based on cohort).The student’s academic work is analysed against these rules and whether or not the different requirements are satisfied.The report also indicates how the requirement is satisfied.

> Run the degree progress report based on your coursework to-date.

> Register a What-If scenario (What if I change to this major? Or, what if I take these courses?) and run the report under that scenario.> Retrieve a previously generated report.

SMUX Camp14 – 16 Aug 2007

SMUX Camp, an annual signature event of the SMUXtremists, promises to be THE most exhilarating freshmen camp at SMU. Jam-packed with outdoor activities such as biking, scuba diving, kayaking, trekking and inline-skating, this 3D2N camp is definitely your ticket to loads of adventure, fun and bonding. All SMU freshmen are invited to participate in this camp, whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or not! Just come prepared for one great adrenaline rush. So take a blast, from 14 to 16 August 2007!

18 Aug 2007Suntec City Convention Hall 602Unlike conventional interpretation of "Convocation" to denote "graduation" at other local universities, SMU's Convocation is basically a large assembly celebration to mark the start of a journey, your journey through SMU, at that.

On hand to welcome you into the SMU family will be the Chancellor, the President of SMU, the Board of Trustees, the Deans, faculty, staff and seniors.

Our previous Convocation ceremonies have always been memorable for all and promise to be dignified yet energetic.

At SMU, parents and guardians of students are regarded as an integral part of the university so we'd like you to invite them to celebrate the beginning of your journey with us.

To all you freshmen, be prepared for the pomp and gaiety that SMU's largest and most talked about event will bring as you begin a new chapter in your life!

VIVACE 2007 – CCA FairFriday, 24 August, 2007

The first university-wide event to greet all students at the start of the academic term! VIVACE is organised by the SMU Students' Association (SMUSA) for all freshmen to participate and be engaged in a fun-filled day of activities that will allow them to witness the vibrant student life in SMU as well as to interact with their seniors.

So, come and experience it for yourself through all the carnivals, performances, games and competitions. All CCAs representing the arts, sports and community leadership will be on display to cater to your interests and talents.

SMUX Biking Team caters to the needs of both new cyclists and regular bikers.We organised events of different levels of difficulty. (3)

SMUX Kayaking Team organises kayak expeditions, courses and white water rafting trips. (4)We are looking into other paddling-related activities like canoe polo andlonger expeditions to destinations we have not ventured to, like the Southern Islands.

I went on 9th July 2007. It cost: S$19.25.They give u a small plastic bottle to fill-in yr urine. Then they take yr height, and weight. Followed by eye test, then colour vision test. Next, is Chest X-ray. Lastly, the doctor talk to u, take blood pressure, ask u breath-in, breath-out. Finally, he signs and stamp the document. Voila! The medical report is out.

At SMU's website, it says, "3. You can collect your medical report and X-ray after 3 working days for local students."But I got it on the day itself, no waiting for 3 days. Very efficient.

All local polytechnic students have to attend this English Language Workshop (ELW) Waiver Test. It is to determine if they need to attend the 35-hr ELW. S$26.25(inclusive of GST)

Took the test on 10 July, 4pm. Didn't do very well (esp. basic cloze test: fill-in-the-blanks passage), but tried my best by filling-in all possible answers.

I got my ELW Waiver Test result on 16 July.

This is to inform you that on the basis of your ELW Waiver Test results, you will need to attend the English Language Workshop (ELW).

Guess my English needs some brushing up.

And I have to pay the course fee of S$200 (inclusive of GST) for the workshop.

As a polytechnic graduate at Temasek Polytechnic, I had participated in some form of business attachment programme at Standard Chartered Bank, during my course of study, Diploma in Business IT.

SMU would be glad to consider granting partial or full exemption to the Internship Programme requirement (10 weeks). Just provide some documentation from the institution on the duration of your previous training attachment.

The document could be either:

a) Letter or Certificate from your polytechnic stating the period that you have completed your attachment programme; or

b) Letter from your company on their letterhead stating your name, NRIC/ Passport No., job descriptions and period of employment.